There are lots of ways to explore the beautiful outdoors across Tameside to our enjoy parks and open spaces by walking or cycling.
Whether you are looking for a walking route to explore your local area, a fun family activity or want to join a local walking group – there’s never been a better time to get walking in and around Tameside.
Over the next few months there are a series of guided walks below featured below that you may want to join in with walking guide Paul Nethercott.
Ridge Hill Trail, Sunday 26 October 2025, 12noon - 3pm
Join us on a two and a half mile gently paced walk with Paul Nethercott taking in the views from the top of Ridge Hill over the Cheshire countryside
Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QA
Millbrook Moorland Edge Walk, Sunday 23 November 2025, 12noon - 3pm
Discover the moorland around Millbrook on a moderate 3 mile walk with Paul Nethercott
Where: Oakgates car park, Hartley Street, off Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, SK15 3EP
Moors and Mills Meander, Sunday 11 January 2026, 11am - 3.30pm
Look at the historical and natural aspects of the Brushes Valley on a 6.5 mile walk with Paul Nethercott.
Where: The Copley Recreation Centre, Huddersfield Road Stalybridge, SK15 3RR.
Hough Hill Trail, Sunday 22 February 2026, 11:30am - 3pm
Join us on a 3.5-mile moderate walk around the Gorse Hall and Cheethams Park area of Stalybridge looking at the local history and wildlife.
Where: Staley Way car park, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge. SK15 2QA
Roaches Trail, Sunday 29 March 2026, 12noon - 3pm
From industrial heyday to wildlife reclamation, an easy two mile walk with Paul Nethercott
Where: Lay-by opposite Royal George Hotel, Manchester Road, Greenfield. OL3 7HX
Please bring lunch and drinks and wear sturdy footwear such as walking boots. You may need waterproofs and/or sun cream depending on the weather.
For more information please email: greenspace@tameside.gov.uk or call 07923438594
You can also find out more about Tameside's Park and Greenspace here.
